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05/15/1939135 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUN- CIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, EAY 15, 1939 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: the meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Aldermen Carroll, John- son, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwan- beck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. xenneth G. Meyer, (ity Attorney was absent because of illness. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: None of the stand- ing committees of the Council had reports to offer. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR, Frank F. Scharringhausen, reported that during the first 44 months of 1939 building Cn permit applications approved amounted to 3219,491.00, while during the same period in 1938 approved applications totalled only 342,127.00, thus showing a remarkable increase in building ,et activity, most•of which took place in Branigar's Cumberland .t Terrace. THE CITY ENGINEER, Edgar N. Fletcher, reported that the plans and specifications for the widening of Pearson Street between Thacker Street and Des Plaines Avenue have been approved by the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax Division and that work will probably begin within the next thirty days. RECRUITING FOR US ARMY: The Clerk then read the following letter: UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING STATION United States Court House, xoom 283 Chicago, illinois. The Honorable Mayor, may 8, 1939 Des Plaines, Illinois. Dear Mr. . Mayor: There are only two months left in which to obtain the quota of "Regular Archy Reservists" that the War Department requires of this Corps Area, and we still need approximately Three Hundred enlistments to fill our quota. As a civic leader and a patriotic citizen, ir. Mayor, we are soliciting your aid in organizing, in your community, a means of contacting all Honorable discharged soldiers under thirty-six years of age, who are eligible for elistment in the Regular Army Reserve me inclosed ''News Bulletin" gives all pertinent information regarding enlistment. Will you solicit the cooperation of your civic organi- zations, such as the "Rotary", "Lions" or "Kiwanie Clubs" and get them to work at once? Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, 1 ask that you please acknowledge receipt of this letter and advise me what is being done in your community. Very sincerely yours, Signed: William W. Edwards, Colonel, Cavalry, recruiting Officer. also the following note attached thereto: 136 UNITED STATES ARMY !(ECRUITING STATION United States Court House, xoom 283 Chicago, Illinois U.S. ARMY RECRUITING INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE REGULAR ARMY RESERVE HAS EXTENDED ODPORTUNITY FOR ENLISTMENT TO ALL FORMER ARMY MEN UNDER 36 YEARS OF AGE. RESTRICTION HAVE SEEN MODIFIED TO PERMIT MARRIED MEN AND THOSE OUT OF THE SERVICE MORE THAN THREE YEARS TO ENLIST.. ANY MAN DISCHARGED AS A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IS AUTHORIZED TO ENLIST IN GRADE HELD. AT TIME OF LAST DISCHARGE. NO MILITARY DUTY WILL BE REQUIRED FROM THOSE WHO ARE ACCEPTED BUT ALL WOULD BE SUBJECT TO CALL TO ACTIVE DUTY DURING AN EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT. WHILE ON INACTIVE STATUS, A RESERVIST WILL BE PAID AT THE RTE OF 124 A YEAR, PAYABLE,. EVERY FOUR MONTHS IN INSTALLMENTS OF 18. IF CALLED TO ACTIvE DUTY EACH RESERVIST WOULD BE PAID AN ADDITIONAL CASH ALLOWANCE TION RE?ORTING OF 13 FOR EACH MONTH HE HAS BEEN ENLISTED IN THE REGULAR ARMY RESERVE, BUT NOT TO EXCEED 1150. HIS PAY `MILE IN ACTIVE SERVICE WOULD BE THE SAME AS THAT OF OTHER ?EMBERS OF THE REGULAR ARMY OF CORRESPONDING GRADE. ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY DESIRE MAY BE OB TAINED BY CONTACTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: NATIONAL GUARD INSTRUCTOR AT YOUR LOCAL AR,iOR - it.O.T.C. - iNSTRUCTOR OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE - ORGANIZED RESERVE OFFICERS IN YOUR DISTRICT, OR YOU MAY COMMUNICATE DIRECT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING STATION, ROOM 283, UNITED STATES COURT HOUSE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. ..,. E N D •.•• mayor Ahbe referred this letter to the Clerk with instructions to acknowledge the same and to send copies thereof to the Lions Club, The American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and to the local newspapers. ENDORSE TOWNSEND RECOVERY PLAN: The Clerk then read the following letter: TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAIMS, ILLINOIS. Gentlemen: You as leaders of our city and community are interested in securing the best that this nation for our citizens. vitally affords Des Plaines, 111. May 2, 1939 It is with this thought in mind that i approach you relative to a bill known as H.R. -2 now before the Ways and Means Committee of the Congress of the united States. depression ten years, been taken lected and pace which Our nation has now been in a state of recession, or panic, whichever you may call it, for the past and up to the present time no decided steps have to remedy this with the result taxes are not col- our people are losing their farms and homes at a is causing an uneasiness that may lead to disaster. The bill, H.R. -2, mentioned above, has as its objective the increasing of purchasing power for all the people. This in turn will allow the purchasing of more of the necessities of life and also allow for the paying of taxes so that city and state governments can function more effic- iently. With the above thoughts in mind, it is our desire and we respectfully request your Honorable Body to petition, by resolution, that congress allow this bill to come out of committee for a discussion and debate before the entire body and to vote in favor of its passage. Our organization, inthe City of Des Plaines, now consists of well over four hundred (400) members, all of whom are very desirous of seeing this legislation enacted into law and with the help of the officials of all cities, states, and nations this can be accomplished. Attached hereto is a specimen of petition which he submit for your perusal. Yours very respectfully, Signed:. W.J. Becker, Assistant to State Director "iownsend National Recovery Plan and followed with the reading of the following proposed resolution: TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MRUBERS OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE CONGRESSMEN AT LARGE FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS: WHEREAS: The Technological development during the past decade has made it possible to produce an abun- dance for every man, woman and child, in this great country of ours, and WHEREAS: Due to the archiac method of distribution now prevalent, this super -abundance has accrued to the few instead of the many, with the consequent resultant of unemployment and insecurity for the greater number of American citizens, and, WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: RESOLVED: RESOLVED: RESOLVED: 1.37 This condition has placed an undue burden upon our Government in providing relief for its dis- tressed population. A burden that threatens to become unbearable, and if continued will eventually result in chaos, collapse and destruction of our democeatic institutions, and The efforts of our former and present administra- tions to remedy this intolerable condition have proved futile, and A thorough inquiry into, and a sincere effort to understand the _Rouse Resolution $2 reveals that this plan seems to offer a feasible solution through its proposed method of effectuating suf- ficient circulating media, and. No more feasible or betterplan has been proposed by any political or civic organization, therefore be it That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Des Plaines, Illinois, in session assembled, indorse the TOWNSEND PLAN and urge the speedy enactment into law of Bill HR -2 now pending in Congress, and be if further That a copy of these resolution be sent to the Congressmen at Large, and be if further That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the following publications: The Suburban Times, Des Plaines, 111. The Journal, Des Plaines, I11. The Townsend Weekly of Chicago, ill. 2 copies for the Townsend file The motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Henrich to adopt this proposed resolution. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. 138 COMPLAINTS - DRIVING OVER PARKWAYS: Alderman Dopheide again called the Council's attention to the fact that there is still repeated driving over the parkway on the north side of Webford Avenue just West of Graceland Avenue. Alderman Friott reported that there is also much driving over the parkway in front of the '"ren Hundred Club, on Prairie Avenue at Second Avenue. Mayor Ahbe asked the Superintendent of Public Works and the Police Department to take the necessary steps to remedy parking conditions at the said two locations. CATCHBASIN CAVE-INS: Alderman uarroll reported that there seems to be an "epidemic" of cave-ins of man- holes and catchbasins and suggested that a thorough sewer survey be made by the Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation com- mittee with a view toward repairing these cave-ins. PERMIT FEE FOR SOLICITORS: The motion was made by Alderman Carroll and seconded by Alderman Schwanbeck to instruct the Gity Attorney to prepare and ordinance providing for the collection of permit fee from solicitors and canvas- sers. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS:' The Finance Committee through its chairman Alderman Johnson introduced the following proposed resolution: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PROPER VOUCHER WARRANTS IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. 3427 Middle States Tel Go. 28.25 3429 C.M. Larson, Treas. 12.94 3431 First National Bank 3ti30 3433 American Bk Note Go 8.46 3435 Des Plaines Publishing258.00 3437 Des Plaines journal 130.50 3439 Frank Thornber Co 3441 Holland M. Cassidy 3443 A. KKennicott 3445 Frank A. Bremer 3447 Western Union Tel 3449 Marland Oil Co 3451 Gniot Bros. Tire & B 3453 Maier-Lavaty Go 3455 Middle States Tel<Go. 3457 diddle States Tel Co. 3459 Wm. Radlein 3461 Public Service Go 3463 Albert Ritter 3465 Public Service Go 3467 Albert Ritter 3469 Harry°B. Kruse 3471 Public Service Co 3473 Valvoline Oil Co 3475 Geisen Sery Sta 3477 Union Linen Sply Go 3479 Public Service_ Go 3481 Nil HollaniM. Cassidy 3483 Bert Sweeney 3485 Marblehead Lime Go 3487 Public Sery Go 3489 Coffman Goal Yard 3491 Union Linen Supply' 3493 Gniot Bros. Tire 3495 City Clerk Pty Gash 3497 H. Schiefelbein "" 4 3499 M. LeGoff 3501 M. Borchardt 3503 H.D. Childs 4.12 70.00 50.00 12.31 1.02 85.00 17.25 23.76 7.50 2.75 4 .00 2 .70 10.00 3.06 50.00 18.11 47.39 13.52 40.42 1.50 2.12 20.00 7a.50 252.50 7i8.15 22.48 1.50 32.04 .30 3.42 .73 5.00 2.69 3428 Middle States Tel Co. 19.45 3430 Des Plaines Journal 2.75 3432 City Clerk Pty Cash .25 3434 Des Plaines Publishing 51.70 3436 Des Plaines Journal 7.00 3438 Des Plaines Journal 81.50 3440 Des Plaines Realty Go 450.00 3442 Public Service Gompany550.53 3444 Des Plaines Publishing 25.50 3446 MiddlesStates Tel Co 48.77 3448 Des Plaines Cafe 10.34 3450 Marland Oil go 13.14 3452 Harry E. muse 1.75 3454 National Safety Council 9.98 3456 Kenneth G. Meyer 72.35. 3458 Middle States Tel Go. 4.65 3460 John Braun 3.60 3462 Claus Wolf 11.00 3464 Meyer Coal & Mat'l. 4.87 3466 siert Sweeney 5.00 3468 Purnell & Wilson, Inc 14.30 3470 Standard Filling Sta 24.48 3472 Miro-Flex Go 25.20 3474 7511001MUMNITXX D2 Mtr 6.74 3476 Meyer Goal & Mat'l 36.60 3478 Middle States Tel Go. 3.75 3480 American Bank Note 5.16 3482 Fred Kaufman 50.40 3484 Penn Oil Co. of Evan 14.94 3486 Meyer Coal & Mat'l. 2.10 3488 Public Sery Go 1.68 3490 Middle States Tel Co 15.95 3492 Water Leak Detector 478.71 3494 Pittsburgh Lig tb l M Go 302.40 3496 Des Plaines Publishing 05.40 3498 M. .Pollack .19 3500 R. Stewart 2.92 3502 A. Geils 3.36 3504 L. Mesic 2.50 3505 Miles Reese 3507 Ernest Nolte 3509 Chas. Miller 3511 Frank Seaman, Sr 3513 Hay Kolze 3515 Middle States Tel 3517 American Bank Note 3519 Des Plaines Band 2.92 3506 Chas. Baumgarten 1.98 3508 U.J. Lindquist 3.68 3510 h. Meye 3.82 3512 Mrs. Bier 40.00 3514 Public Sery Co 6.63 3516 Holland M. Cassidy 4.70 3518 Des Plaines Publ 41.75 139 4.49 3.25 1.53 2.02 20.1'/ 20.00 35.50 The motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Dopheide to adopt this proposed resolution. The Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen Carroll, Johnson, rienrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Cam- pagna. Nays; None. the Mayor thereupon declared the motion carried and the said resolution adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Each member of the Council having been supplied with a copy of the minutes of the regular Council meeting held Monday, May 1, 1939; the motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alderman Lemke to approve the said minutes as submitted. ihe motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the said minutes approved. APPOINTMENTSX Mayor Anbe then submitted the fol- lowing appointments for confirmation: KENNETH G. MEYER, City Attorney for a two-year term ending April 30, 1941. MARVIN D. WELLS, Superintendent of Public Works for a two year term ending April 30, 1941. P.E. FLAMINIO, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's Pension Fund for a two year term ending April 30, 1941. ROLAND W. FISCHER and ADOLPH ESSER, Tater meter readers for a thirty -day term. HUGH MOORE, CLEM KNITTLE, AND FRED KAUFMAN, Water works engineers for a thirty -day term. ROLAND PAGEL AND PAUL FRANTAGO, garbage collectors for a thirty -day term. FRED KOELLE, Incinerator +Engineer, for a thirty - day term. AL RITTER and BERT SWEENEY, laborers for street department for thirty -day term. Trne motion was made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Carroll to confirm the said appointments. the Mayor put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following result: Ayes; Aldermen uarroll, Johnson, Lemke, Schwanbeck, and Campagna. Nays; Aldermen tienrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson and Friott. The Clerk reported the vote a tie, whereupon Mayor Anbe cast His vote as "ayd" declaring the motion carried and the said appointthents confirmed. CUI BERLAND TERRACE WATER MAIN PROJECT: Mayor Ahbe then requested all members of the Council to be present at a meeting of the Council sitting as a committee -of -the -whole to be held Wednesday, May 17, 1939 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, in order to discuss with Mr. Branigar as what action to take with respect to the water main project in Cumberland Terrace which so far has not proved to be entirely satisfactory. 140 ADJOURNMENT: the motion was made by Alderman Dopheide and seconded by Alderman Lemke to adjourn. The motion las voted upon by acclamation whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Council _==►ula a.journed. , EDUA, 4007", RICH, City elerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP DES PLAINES HELD IN THE COUN- CIL CHAMBERSON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1R39 AT THE HOUR OF 8:o0 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hobart M. Ahbe, presiding, with Alrermen Carroll, Johnson, Henrich, Loos, Dopheide, Carlson, Friott, Lemke, Schwanbeck and Campagna responding to the roll call. The Clerk reported all members of the Council present. THE SEWER, DRAINAGE & SANITATION COMMITTEE: None of the standing committees of the Council had reports to offer except the committee on Sewer, Drainage and Sanitation which through Alderman Campagna, its chairman, orally reported that of the 2,400 manholes and catchbasins only three or four are badly in need of repair, and that the condition of manholes and catch - basins in general is very satisfactory. THE BUILDING INSPECTOR: Frank F. Scharringhausen reported that building permits approved still show a remarkable increase over last year. He reported further that while Cumber- land Terrace is contributing the greater portion of building, building in other section of the City also shows a consistent gain. BIDS FOR SURFACING WHITE STREET & PROSPECT AVENUE: Upon the suggestion of Edgar N. Fletcher, City Ingineer, the motion was made by Alderman Schwanbeck and seconded by Alder- man Lemke to instruct the Clerk to cause the following notice to be published in the Des Plaines Journal on June 9th, 1939: CITY OF DES PLAINES NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS For Work to be Constructed Under the Motor Fuel Tax Law. 1. TTS; AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Sealed proposals for the improvement of the thoroughfares described herein will be received at the office of the City C1Qrk of the City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, until 8:00 o'clock P.M., June 19, 1939 and at that time publicly opened and read. 2. DESORIPTION OF WORK. (a) The proposeed work is officially known as Section 4.1 and 5.1 CS and is located on White Street (Arterial Street #2) between Oakton and Howard Streets, also on Prospect, Circle and Everett Streets (Arterial Street #8) between Lee and White Streets, a total distance of 5,583 feet, of which 5,542.2 feet (1.0496 miles) are to be improved. (b) The proposed improlfement is to be a Sub -class A-1 Bituminous Surface Treatment 18 feet and variable in width.